Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman: The authors of "The Big Jewish Book for Jews: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Really Jewish Jew" will discuss and sign their new book. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500.

Warren Bennis: The author of "Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership" will present and sign his new book. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500.

Oscar Andrew Hammerstein: The author of "The Hammersteins: A Musical Theatre Family" will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd, L.A. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

Catherine Malabou: The French philosopher and author of "Plasticity at the Dusk of Writing," "The Future of Hegel" and "Counterpath" (with Jacques Derrida) will discuss her work. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. (213) 626-6222.

Janie Bryant: The author of "The Fashion File: Advice, Tips and Inspiration From the Costume Designer of 'Mad Men' " will present and sign her new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Harold McGee: The author of "Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and Recipes" will present and sign his new scientific cookbook. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Hector Aristizabal: The author of "The Blessing Next to the Wound: A Story of Art, Activism and Transformation" will present and sign his new book. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.